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Music Modernization Act This bill makes various changes to copyright law related to sound recordings, including providing protection for sound recordings fixed before February 15, 1972, creating a system for paying royalties to producers and sound engineers, and establishing a statutory blanket license for digital music services. The blanket license allows music services to distribute sound recordings covered by the license without negotiating for the rights for each individual recording, as long as the music service complies with the license's requirements, such as paying the required royalties.
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Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H3522-3536)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 154).(text: CR H3522-3536)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3560-3561)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5447.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3522-3542)
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Sources: Congress.gov
2022 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1. General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office, and felony streaming) 2. General algorithm legislation 3. H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act 4. DMCA Reform 5. S. 3880, the SMART Copyright Act 6. H.R. 3953/S. 2072, The Unsubscribe Act 7. S. 2427, The Fair Contributions Act 8. H.R. 8531, The Restoring Artistic Protection (RAP) Act 9. H.R. 5713, Protect Working Musicians Act 10. S. 752/ H.R. 1945, The HITS Act
Client expense: $149,265 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2022 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1. General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office, and felony streaming) 2. General algorithm legislation 3. H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act 4. DMCA Reform; 5. S. 3880, the SMART Copyright Act 6. H.R. 3953/S. 2072, The Unsubscribe Act 7. S. 2427, The Fair Contributions Act 8. H.R. 8531, The Restoring Artistic Protection (RAP) Act 9. H.R. 5713, Protect Working Musicians Act 10. H.Con.Res. 33, Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: $142,678 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2022 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1. General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office); 2. H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act; 3. DMCA Reform; 4. S.3880, the "SMART Copyright Act"; 5. H.R. 3953/S. 2072, "The Unsubscribe Act"; 6. S. 2427, "The Fair Contributions Act."
Client expense: $141,709 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2022 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1. General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office); 2. H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act; 3. DMCA Reform; 4. S.3880, the "SMART Copyright Act"; 5. H.R. 3953/S. 2072, "The Unsubscribe Act"; 6. S. 2427, "The Fair Contributions Act."
Client expense: $148,163 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2022 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1. General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office); 2. H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act; 3. DMCA Reform; 4. S.3880, the "SMART Copyright Act"; 5. H.R. 3953/S. 2072, "The Unsubscribe Act"; 6. S. 2427, "The Fair Contributions Act."
Client expense: $148,163 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 499.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-651.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| April 10, 2018 |
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Bradley Scott Schneider | Democratic | IL |
| Darrell Issa | Republican | CA |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| Donald M. Payne, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Doug Collins | Republican | GA |
| Doug LaMalfa | Republican | CA |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic | CA |
| Glenn Grothman | Republican | WI |
| Hakeem S. Jeffries | Democratic | NY |
| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jim Cooper | Democratic | TN |
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic | CA |
| John H. Rutherford | Republican | FL |
| John J. Duncan, Jr. | Republican | TN |
| Joseph Crowley | Democratic | NY |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Karen Bass | Democratic | CA |
| Karen C. Handel | Republican | GA |
| Ken Buck | Republican | CO |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Kevin McCarthy | Republican | CA |
| Lamar Smith | Republican | TX |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | CA |
| Marsha Blackburn | Republican | TN |
| Martha Roby | Republican | AL |
| Mike Johnson | Republican | LA |
| Pramila Jayapal | Democratic | WA |
| Ron Estes | Republican | KS |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Steny H. Hoyer | Democratic | MD |
| Steve Chabot | Republican | OH |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Steve Scalise | Republican | LA |
| Susan W. Brooks | Republican | IN |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| Ted S. Yoho | Republican | FL |
| Theodore E. Deutch | Democratic | FL |
| Thomas J. Rooney | Republican | FL |
| Tom Marino | Republican | PA |
| Tony Cárdenas | Democratic | CA |
| Val Butler Demings | Democratic | FL |
| Will Hurd | Republican | TX |
| S 2334 |
115th |
| Related bill |
| HR 881 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 4706 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 3301 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 1551 | 115th | Related bill |
2021 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1. General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office); 2. H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act; 3. DMCA Reform; 4. H.R. 3953/S. 2072, The Unsubscribe Act; 5. S. 2427, The Fair Contributions Act.
Client expense: $146,852 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 33, "Local Radio Freedom Act" (LRFA), all provisions. (2021) H.R. 4130, "American Music Fairness Act," all provisions. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. (2018) Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation. Intel related to House FCC oversight hearings. Intel related to the 117th Congress' committee leaders and legislative agenda.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2021 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1. General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office, and felony streaming) 2. H.R. 5447/S. 2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act 3. H.R. 7886, the "HITS Act" 4. DMCA Reform 5. Protecting Lawful Streaming Act 6. H.R. 3953/S. 2072, the "Unsubscribe Act" 7. S. 2427, the "Fair Contributions Act"
Client expense: $106,337 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2021 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 33, "Local Radio Freedom Act" (LRFA), all provisions. (2021) H.R. 4130, "American Music Fairness Act," all provisions. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. (2018) Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation. Intel related to House FCC oversight hearings. Intel related to the 117th Congress' committee leaders and legislative agenda.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2021 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 33, "Local Radio Freedom Act" (LRFA), all provisions. (2021) H.R. 4130, "American Music Fairness Act," all provisions. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. (2018) Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation. Intel related to House FCC oversight hearings. Intel related to the 117th Congress' committee leaders and legislative agenda.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2021 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1. General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office, and felony streaming) 2. H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act 3. HR 7886, the "HITS Act" 4. DMCA Reform 5. Protecting Lawful Streaming Act
Client expense: $110,184 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2021 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1. General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office, and felony streaming) 2. H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act 3. HR 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act" 4. HR 7841/S 3814, the "RESTART Act" 5. HR 7886, the "HITS Act" 6. S 4258/HR 7806, the "Save Our Stages Act" 7. S 4442/HR 7691 the "Mixed Earner Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act" 8. DMCA Reform 9. Protecting Lawful Streaming Act
Client expense: $114,427 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2021 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 20, "Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) of 2019", all provisions; Intel on LRFA for 117th Congress. H.R. 5219, "Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019", all provisions. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation. Intel related to House FCC oversight hearings. Intel related to the 117th Congress' committee leaders and legislative agenda.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2021 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1. General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office, and felony streaming) 2. H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act 3. HR 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act" 4. HR 7841/S 3814, the "RESTART Act" 5. HR 7886, the "HITS Act" 6. S 4258/HR 7806, the "Save Our Stages Act" 7. S 4442/HR 7691 the "Mixed Earner Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act" 8. DMCA Reform 9. Protecting Lawful Streaming Act
Client expense: $109,427 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2020 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office, and felony streaming); 2) H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act; 3) HR 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act"; and 4) HR 7841/S 3814, the "RESTART Act".
Client expense: $100,412 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office, and felony streaming); 2) H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act; 3) HR 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act"; 4) HR 7841/S 3814, the "RESTART Act"; 5) HR 7886, the "HITS Act"; 6) S 4258/HR 7806, the "Save Our Stages Act"; 7) S 4442/HR 7691 the "Mixed Earner Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act"; 8) DMCA Reform; and 9) Protecting Lawful Streaming Act.
Client expense: $135,091 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 20, "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all provisions. H.R. 5219, "Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019", all provisions. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation. Intel related to House FCC oversight hearing. Intel related to the 117th Congress' committee leaders and legislative agenda.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2020 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office, and felony streaming); 2) H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act; 3) HR 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act"; and 4) HR 7841/S 3814, the "RESTART Act". 5) HR 7886, the "HITS Act". 6) S 4258/HR 7806, the "Save Our Stages Act". 7) S 4442/HR 7691 the "Mixed Earner Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act".
Client expense: $104,999 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2020 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 20, "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all provisions. H.R. 5219, "Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019", all provisions. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation. Intel related to House FCC oversight hearing.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2020 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office, and felony streaming); 2) H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act; 3) HR 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act"; and 4) HR 7841/S 3814, the "RESTART Act".
Client expense: $95,412 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2020 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 20, "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all provisions. H.R. 5219, "Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019", all provisions. Legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2020 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement, modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office, and felony streaming); 2) H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act; and 3) HR 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act".
Client expense: $95,412 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2020 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 20, "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all provisions. H.R. 5219, "Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019", all provisions. Legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2019 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 20, "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all provisions. H.R. 5219, "Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019", all provisions. Legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2019 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.Con. Res. 20 "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all sections. H.R. 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017, all sections. Legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2019 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.Con. Res. 20 "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all sections. H.R. 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017, all sections. Legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2019 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General Copyright Reform. Issues related to Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA). S.Con.Res.6: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.5447/S.2334: Music Modernization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 5447 and S.2823 - Issues related to the Music Modernization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $290,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Copyright Office Modernization Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con. Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees Issues regarding mechanical licensing Implementation of HR 5447 - Music Modernization Act, a comprehensive music licensing reform package that embodies HR 4706; HR 881 and HR 3301 Performance rights in sound recordings
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.ConRes. 20 "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all sections. H.R. 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017, all sections. Legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2019 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General Copyright Reform. Issues related to Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA). S.Con.Res.6: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.5447/S.2334: Music Modernization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Legislation and issues relating to the satellite radio industry. CLASSICS Act - HR 3301 and S 2393 Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 - HR 1836 Music Modernization Act -- HR 5447 and S 2823
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement and modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office); 2) H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act; 3) H.R. 1695/S. 1010, the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act and 4) H.R. 3350, the Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act."
Client expense: $82,807 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR 5447 Music Modernization Act S 2823 Music Modernization Act (Companion Bill) HR 1551 Lobbied for passage of HR 1551, the Music Modernization Act of 2018 as agreed to in both the House and Senate. The legislation cleared Congress on 09/25/2018, was sent to the White House and signed by the President on 10-11-2018 becaming Public Law No: 115-264 on 10-11-2018. Previously: Lobbied for passage in the House and introduction in the Senate. Three Titles: The Music Licensing Act, the CLASSICS Act and the AMP Act. The bill brings copyright law into the current digital environment creating a digital collective for songwriters, a performance right for Pre-72 creators and artists, as well as a digital right for producers and sound engineers.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,306
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 3350 - Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; Issues related to music licensing and copyright reform, copyright office modernization and transparency of copyright ownership information; issues related to consent decrees over performance rights organizations H.R. 5447 - Music Modernization Act: Issues related to antitrust consent decrees over performance rights organizations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Legislation and issues relating to the satellite radio industry. CLASSICS Act - HR 3301 and S 2393 Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 - HR 1836 Music Modernization Act -- HR 5447 and S 2823
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 3350 - Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; Issues related to music licensing and copyright reform, copyright office modernization and transparency of copyright ownership information; issues related to consent decrees over performance rights organizations H.R. 5447 - Music Modernization Act: Issues related to antitrust consent decrees over performance rights organizations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Software copyright and related issues. Copyright Office Modernization. H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. H.R. 890, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act. H.R. 3945, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2017. Copyright review and related reform issues. H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act. Music licensing reform including S. 2823 and H.R. 5447 Music Modernization Act. H.R. 905, You Own Devices Act. Software patents and related policy. Subject matter eligibility under patent law. S. 1390, STRONGER Patents Act of 2017., H.R. 5340, "Stronger Patents Act of 2018". H.R. 6264, "Restoring America's Leadership in Innovation Act of 2018". Patent litigation reform. Trade secrets policy. Intellectual property and related intermediary liability provisions in trade agreements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.Con.Res.13 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; and S.Con.Res.6 - A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R. 5447 - Music Modernization Act. Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. S. 2334 - Music Modernization Act S. 2823 - Music Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Royalty Issues Music Licensing Issues H. Con. Res. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, "Local Radio Freedom Act" fractional licensing for public performance licenses of songs (musical compositions) H.R. 1836, Fair Play Pay Act H.R. 5447/S. 2823, Music Modernization Act Issues related to assuring consumer access to broadcast radio following the broadcast incentive auctions Issues related to radio broadcast ownership
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 5447 and S.2823 - Issues related to the Music Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $180,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to sound recording performance rights S.Con.Res.6/H.Con.Res.13 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 1836 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 S. 2393 - CLASSICS Act H.R. 3301 - CLASSICS Act H.R. 5447 - Music Modernization Act S. 2823 - Music Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General Copyright Reform. Issues related to Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA). S.Con.Res.6: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.5447/S.2334: Music Modernization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
ASCAP-BMI consent decree; Music copyright issues, generally; Music ownership database, including H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; H. Con. Res 13, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; S. Con Res. 6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; H.R. 5447/S. 2823, Music Modernization Act
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Software copyright and related issues. Copyright Office Modernization. H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. H.R. 890, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act. H.R. 3945, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2017. Copyright review and related reform issues. H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act. Music licensing reform including S. 2823 and H.R. 5447 Music Modernization Act. H.R. 905, You Own Devices Act. Software patents and related policy. Subject matter eligibility under patent law. S. 1390, STRONGER Patents Act of 2017., H.R. 5340, "Stronger Patents Act of 2018". H.R. 6264, "Restoring America's Leadership in Innovation Act of 2018". Patent litigation reform. Trade secrets policy. Intellectual property and related intermediary liability provisions in trade agreements.
Client expense: $2,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Legislation related to music licensing issues, including: H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; H.R. 4706, Music Modernization Act of 2017; and H.R. 5447/S. 2823, Music Modernization Act. Legislation and federal issues related to patent trolls and patent assertion entities. Patent litigation reform.
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H. Con. Res. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, Local Radio Freedom Act HR 5709 PIRATE ACT HR 5447/S 2823, the Music Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
- Support for policies that promote strong and effective copyright protection in the U.S. and abroad, including in free trade agreements such as NAFTA - Support for policies that ensure fair compensation and rate standards for rightsholders across all music distribution platforms - Support for efforts to streamline the music licensing system so that it operates more efficiently and fairly for all stakeholders - Support for efforts to modernize the US. Copyright Office - Support for efforts to update Section 512 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) - Support for policies that encourage Internet "intermediaries" (including ISPs, search engines, domain registrars/registries, and advertisers) to take steps to curb music piracy - Discussion of global IP issues and digital trade - HR 1836 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 - S.CON.RES 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act - H.CON.RES 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act - H.R. 1695/S. 1010 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act - H.R. 3301/S. 2393, the Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society (CLASSICS) Act - H.R. 3350, the "Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act - H.R. 1551/H.R. 4706/H.R. 5447/S. 2334/S. 2823, the Music Modernization Act - H.R. 881/S. 2625, the Allocation for Music Producers ("AMP") Act
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.3945, CASE Act of 2017; H.R.5447/S.2823, Music Modernization Act; S.1010, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017.
Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
-HR 890 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1695 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3350 - Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5340 - STRONGER Patents Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5447 - Music Modernization Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1010 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2933 - Accessibility for Curators, Creators, Educators, Scholars, and Society to Recordings (ACCESS to Recordings) Act - all provisions related to cable.
Client expense: $3,840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE